1 in 4 Chinese Listed Companies Lose Money as AI Booms

📡 Nikkei Asia · 1 min read ·
One in four companies listed on China's stock exchanges reported a loss, even as artificial intelligence (AI) firms surged ahead of the rest of the economy. The divide shows a two-speed China: AI and tech companies are growing fast, while many traditional businesses struggle. A loss means a company spent more than it earned. The data covers firms on China's main exchanges. The gap raises questions about whether AI growth alone can support the wider economy.